Ngata returns to practice Friday

Pictures of the Ravens game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17.

Edward Lee

The Ravens’ prospects of sweeping the Pittsburgh Steelers got a little brighter with the return of defensive tackle Haloti Ngata to practice on Friday.

The two-time Pro Bowl selection had sat out the past two days with what the team described as a thigh injury. Ngata, who has missed four starts in his six-year career, leads the team in recovered fumbles with three and has made 28 tackles and three sacks.